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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,332.81, 1,104,369.62 and 196,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,332.81, 1,104,369.62 and 196,595.79 is: 294,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,332.81 : 1,104,369.62 = 196,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,332.81/1,104,369.62 = 196,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,332.81x = 1,104,369.62 × 196,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,332.81x = 217,114,416,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,114,416,912.92/736,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,859.08

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